

Colorado Trail
Synopsis
In this western a traveling gun ends up in a small town and rescues an important rancher. Out of gratitude the rancher hires him to protect his land and cattle from his violent rival. It is revealed that the gunman is the son of the ruthless rival; he therefore, loses his job and finds himself entangled in the midst of a range war. He must eventually face his father when the bad guy takes over the only trail to the market.
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September 8, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Royal
- Original Title
- Colorado Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Nelson
Charles F. Royal
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Nelson
Director
Charles F. Royal
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Trail
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What is Colorado Trail about?
In this western a traveling gun ends up in a small town and rescues an important rancher. Out of gratitude the rancher hires him to protect his land and cattle from his violent rival. It is revealed that the gunman is the son of the ruthless rival; he therefore, loses his job and finds himself entangled in the midst of a range war. He must eventually face his father when the bad guy takes over the only trail to the market.
Who directed Colorado Trail?
Colorado Trail was directed by Sam Nelson.
Who stars in Colorado Trail?
The principal cast of Colorado Trail includes Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Edward LeSaint, Al Bridge, Robert Fiske.
When was Colorado Trail released and how long is it?
Colorado Trail was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 55m.




















